LIFE Magazine, The Quarterly Publication of CJE SeniorLife, Fall 2015 by CJE SeniorLife

LIFE THE QUARTERLY MAGAZINE OF CJE SENIORLIFE FALL 2015

CJE AND THE HEALTHCARE CONTINUUM Jewish Hospice Program Launched • Adult Day Services Virtual Senior Center • The Doctor/Patient Relationship

LIFE MAGAZINE STAFF Vice President, Marketing Management Carole Klein-Alexander

C e l e b r at e C J E 1 0 th A n n i v e r s a ry E v e n t Hyatt Regency Chicago October 13, 2015 The friends and family of Jim Mills invite you to honor his vision and leadership as Chair of the first Celebrate CJE event a decade ago. His tireless efforts to make this evening a success—then and now— have propelled CJE’s mission to enhance the lives of older adults. Please register today to recognize Jim’s dedication, learn more about CJE vital programs, and enjoy the camaraderie of friends . . . making this truly an evening to remember.

5:30 p.m. Reception 6:30 p.m. Dinner & Program

Manager, Marketing and Communications Mary Keen Senior Graphic Designer Adam Lazar Senior Digital Marketing Specialist Nicole Bruce E-Marketing Specialist Lana Gorelova Manager, Outreach and Customer Service Michele Mangrum

Contributors Bill Casper Emily Mysel Susan Buchbinder Read Life Magazine online www.cje.net/life We always strive for accuracy, but if you have any questions or concerns, please call 773.508.1024.

Viewpoint Dear Reader,

As Director of Health Services and Nursing at Lieberman Center, I’m pleased to present this issue of LIFE Magazine focusing on many aspects of CJE’s wide range of healthcare offerings.

Lieberman Center is a residential, skilled nursing community in Skokie where adults can benefit from our evidence-based expertise in short-term rehab, statelicensed Alzheimer’s Care, long-term care and respite care. Last year, the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), an independent, nonprofit accreditor of health and human services, specifically recognized Lieberman Center for its ability to deliver exceptional person-centered care. Providing person-centered care is in direct alignment with CJE’s mission and values. We are charged with the responsibility to “facilitate the independence of older adults and to enhance quality of life by advocating on their behalf throughout the continuum of care.” At Lieberman Center we consider—and honor—each resident’s preferences and involve them in the care planning process which is monitored and revised on an ongoing basis. Additionally, we have regular Quality Assurance meetings to ensure that this plan of care is being followed. The residents have the right to make choices regarding their care, their participation in activities, and when possible, their treatment options. Becoming a leader in delivering person-centered care is one of the reasons we have sought out healthcare partnerships with our neighbor hospitals in the NorthShore University HealthSystem. With NorthShore, we have built a solid foundation and partnership to provide cardiac care, dialysis and more recently, Jewish hospice and palliative care. We are also involved in helping to launch their new Center for Brain Health. Our mutual goal is to be innovative in meeting a myriad of healthcare needs before, during and after a hospital stay.

In this issue of LIFE, our Caregiving Coach column by our geriatric care management team gives advice on how to best communicate with physicians and how to elevate one’s relationship with them. And an article on the Virtual Senior Center (VSC) shows how CJE can advance the well-being of older adults—mentally, physically, and emotionally—through their participation in VSC’s many classes and activities . . . right in their own home!

Honoring

JAMES C. MILLS Fi r s t C e l e b r a t e C J E C h a i r, Past Board Chair and Tr e a s u r e d B o a r d M e m b e r

I would like to close by wishing many of our readers a happy, healthy New Year, which begins the evening of September 13, erev Rosh Hashanah. Taking some time to see friends or family, perhaps sharing a meal together, can be the best “medicine” of all—lifting one’s spirit and providing a sense of comfort during this upcoming sequence of profound and joyous Jewish holidays. Respectfully yours,

Stacy Gordon, R.N., M.S. Director of Health Services and Nursing Lieberman Center For Health and Rehabilitation

www.cje.net/CelebrateCJE2015 CJE SeniorLifeTM is a partner with the Jewish United Fund in serving our community.

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CJE SeniorLifeTM is a partner with the Jewish United Fund in serving our community.

Medicare and Medicaid offer comprehensive benefits that cover hospice medical and support services. In fact, 25% of all Medicare payments are made in the last year of life. Medicare hospice use has nearly doubled over the last decade; hospice use among elderly Medicare recipients rose from 26 percent in 2002 to 47 percent in 2012. Statistics show that the majority of terminally ill elderly patients are served by hospice. These findings tell us that, while spending has not decreased, less is spent on invasive medical services that may not change a prognosis or prolong life. Instead more is spent on hospice and palliative care that can actually improve the quality of life. The latter is the goal of the collaboration between CJE SeniorLife and NorthShore University HealthSystem.

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Photo above, right: Dr. Noel DeBacker

JEWISH HOSPICE PROGRAM In today’s healthcare environment there is growing emphasis on the importance of improving care coordination throughout the entire healthcare continuum. This is especially critical as patients are transitioning more quickly from one care setting to another, paving the way for a new era of collaboration between physicians, hospitals and other organizations providing short-term rehab and long-term residential care.

In the past few years, CJE has entered into collaborative relationships with NorthShore University HealthSystem for short-term medical and rehabilitation services, cardiac care and dialysis that have yielded improved outcomes for patients and reduced the need for re-hospitalization. In addition, both organizations have intensified their focus on supporting patient-centered care with special attention to improving end-of-life care. CJE SeniorLife is pleased to announce that it has recently entered into an affiliation agreement with NorthShore University HealthSystem (NSUHS) to develop a Jewish Hospice Program within NorthShore Hospice Care. Although both NorthShore and CJE provide healthcare services regardless of patients’ religious beliefs, this agreement will provide sensitive, compassionate palliative and hospice care that is consistent with Jewish values and traditions. Dr. Noel DeBacker, Medical Director at CJE’s Lieberman Center for Health and Rehabilitation,

by Bill Casper, Vice President of Residential Services

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and Dr. Michael Marschke, NorthShore’s Director of Palliative Care and Hospice, spearheaded this collaborative effort with their respective administrative teams.

“By bringing together certain aspects and strengths of both CJE and NorthShore Hospice Care to expand access and improve patient care, our goal is to advance our shared vision that end-of-life planning, hospice and palliative care are of paramount importance to the older adult population in our community and service areas,” said Dr. DeBacker. “This collaboration will improve access to quality health care for a greater number of individuals at Lieberman Center who are faced with advancing age, complex medical conditions and end-oflife issues.” One important element of the collaboration is the formation of a Joint Advisory Committee. The role of this Committee is to advance the shared vision of the two organizations on end-of-life planning and the provision of hospice and palliative care. The Committee

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will meet to advise on the development of the Jewish Hospice Program and to support the development of a full and meaningful range of services for Jewish patients and their families.

Key elements of the program include the addition of a Jewish chaplain to the NorthShore Hospice Care staff as well as comprehensive staff training sessions, provided by CJE, about Jewish culture and tradition that will help staff deliver care in accordance with Jewish customs. Topics in this educational program include Jewish religious beliefs around death and dying, holiday observances and other specific issues related to Holocaust survivors. In June, Rabbi Yitzchak Falk joined the NorthShore Hospice Pastoral Care staff. Rabbi Falk has worked with older adults in a number of settings for over six years. He trained as a chaplain at a local hospital and received Board Certification from the nationallyrecognized Neshama: Association of Jewish Chaplains. “I am excited to join the NorthShore Hospice care team and to be able to work together with CJE staff to provide excellent pastoral care for Jewish and nonJewish patients and their families,” says Rabbi Falk. NorthShore’s wide range of home and hospice care is offered in many different settings—at home, in the hospital, in assisted living or long-term residential communities such as Lieberman Center. Hospice care, provided by a specially trained team, provides comfort and support for those who are terminally ill, as well as for their family members. It helps individuals live out their remaining time to the fullest extent possible and honors each person’s unique needs—physical, emotional, spiritual.

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Another goal of the relationship between CJE and NSUHS is to make palliative care available to all individuals across the continuum of care. Different from hospice, palliative care is specialized medical care for people with serious illnesses. It focuses on providing patients with relief from the symptoms and stress of a serious illness. The goal is to improve quality of life for both the patient and the family. Dr. Marschke and his team have already been actively providing palliative care to Lieberman Center residents and post-acute patients. Dr. Marschke states: “NorthShore’s commitment is making a difference and has been supported by attending physicians at Lieberman Center. We strongly believe that palliative care is not just for those at the end of life but is beneficial to patients and families in a variety of settings and circumstances.”

CJE SeniorLife is pleased to partner with NorthShore University HealthSystem in providing its expertise in this very important aspect of healthcare. As President and CEO Mark Weiner says, “Our affiliation with NorthShore University HealthSystem in providing the Jewish Hospice Program is another major step in our common interest to advance quality care and services not only at Lieberman Center for Health and Rehabilitation but throughout our community. We welcome our partnership and collaboration to bring the best of hospice and palliative care services to our Jewish community.”

For more information about the Jewish Hospice Program, please contact 847.475.3002. Lieberman Center for Health and Rehabilitation is a leading provider of nationally-accredited rehabilitation services and long-term care, conveniently located near Old Orchard in Skokie. For more information or for a tour call 847.929.3320. 5

Currently, there are more than 4,600 adult day programs across the United States, an increase of 35% since 2002. And that need is expected to grow. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, there are 5.3 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease in the United States and it is estimated that by 2050 there will be 13.8 million Americans diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Photos clockwise from above left: Artwork produced by an ADS-Evanston participant. ADS participants take part in Movement Therapy at ADS-Weinberg Community in Deerfield. A room in the new Bernard Heerey Annex at ADS-Weinberg Community has space designed specially for ADS programming. ADS participants have access to the secure, beautifully landscaped Friend Center patio at Weinberg Community.

ADULT DAY SERVICES Where Benefits for Participants and Caregivers Converge by Emily Mysel, M.S.W., L.C.S.W. Manager, The Friend Center for Memory Care

For many family members, it can be an emotionally-charged experience the first time their loved one is dropped off at an Adult Day Services (ADS) program for individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or related disorders. The primary caregiver may be unsure of how their loved one will respond to this new environment. Or their loved one may become frightened and feel a sense of abandonment. However, once caregivers and their loved ones become more familiar with the program, an incredible sense of community often evolves.

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What exactly are Adult Day Services? ADS programs were established over thirty years ago, and are for individuals who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease or a related disorder and still living in their family home, by providing a safe, group setting and stimulating activities for a period of time each day. For caregivers whose loved ones participate in an ADS program, this may be the only time when they can take care of their own needs, like going to the doctor or taking an exercise class. ADS programs are designed to engage each client in a way that will provide a personalized sense of contentment and enjoyment. Many times, as the disease progresses, friendships can dwindle. Yet socialization is especially vital for individuals diagnosed with cognitive impairment. ADS programs provide the opportunity for clients to interact with one another and communicate at the same level, which can provide a sense of wellbeing and reassurance. At CJE’s ADS Program, a host of creative programs such as music, arts and dance are also offered to stimulate participants cognitively and to remind them of joyful times in their lives.

Another goal of ADS is to alleviate caregiver stress and burnout. Often, caregivers ignore their own medical, physical and social needs because they are overwhelmed with caregiving duties. Just as flight attendants remind parents of young children to first put on their own oxygen masks, caregivers’ needs must be met first before they can provide optimal care for their loved ones. It is crucial for caregivers to find ways to recharge—such as having lunch with friends or seeing a movie. This is much easier if they are confident that their loved ones are also safe and socially engaged. According to a study conducted in 2014 by AARP, caregivers whose loved ones attend ADS two times a week enjoy more psychological and physical benefits

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than those whose loved ones do not attend. Caregivers were found to be less angry and depressed the days their loved ones attended ADS. Also, many caregivers develop their own sense of community. They bond together, creating lasting and meaningful relationships.

Thus, ADS does not just benefit the person with Alzheimer’s or a related disorder, but the family superstructure. It is a place where support is continuous throughout the journey of the disease and provides a sense of security, love and acceptance. At CJE’s ADS programs in Deerfield and Evanston, professional staff is available to offer support and help to alleviate the sense of isolation and loneliness experienced by many caregivers. Monthly caregiver support groups help to connect caregivers and provide reassurance that they are not alone. On September 27, 1983, President Ronald Reagan proclaimed the third week in September National Adult Day Services Week to raise awareness of the availability and accessibility of adult day programs nationwide. On June 5, 2004, he passed away ten years after his Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis. To learn more about the history and benefits of ADS, check out the National Adult Day Services Association at NADSA.org.

Find out more about how CJE’s Adult Day Services in our three locations (Deerfield, Evanston and downtown Chicago) can engage and support your loved one with Alzheimer’s or a related disorder and provide you with a well-deserved break from the demands of caregiving. Call 773.508.1000 for more information. 7

Is your doctor a good fit? Ask yourself these questions and evaluate your relationship. R Do you mesh with your doctor? Does he or she listen and make an effort to understand your concerns? Conversely, do you respect his or her professional opinion?

R Does your doctor’s personality type suit you? Do you need more of a sympathetic hand-holder or someone more direct, even blunt? R Does the doctor respect your time? Does he or she keep you waiting? Is he or she always rushed?

The Caregiving Coach

DOCTOR,are you listening? As we age, it can be challenging to find healthcare professionals we can trust, particularly in today’s ever-evolving healthcare environment. In an era of heightened patient security measures, electronic medical records, higher patient census and cost-cutting, where are the doctors who will pause to listen to our concerns?

Where are the physicians who will see, treat and prescribe for the “whole” person? Who will take responsibility for coordinating the work of different specialists? Who will scrutinize and manage complicated lists of medications? Who will discuss medical issues in language patients can understand? Doctors who leverage their position of authority and respect make a difference in patients’ late life and end stories. Are those good old fashioned providers still out there? Yes, they are. As geriatric care managers, our vision of excellence has been shaped by doctors who care for our clients. We’ve noticed that the best physicians act as the

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“captain” of their patients’ care teams, and make informed referrals to trusted specialists with whom they maintain some relationship. They track their patients’ progress over time, and also make a point to know the families, sharing important information with the designated healthcare proxy. In addition, they clearly present complex clinical information, and are open to addressing questions and concerns—big or small—as they arise. People often feel vulnerable, diminished or at-risk as they age. Those in pain may be distracted and miss vital information at their doctor appointments. Patients with cognitive challenges may also have difficulty processing

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R Does your doctor communicate openly? Does he or she explain things in a way you can understand? and retaining their doctors’ instructions. No matter one’s age, ailment, clarity or recall, the ability to ask good questions often disappears the minute words like “hospital” or “surgery” are mentioned. We find that older adults often feel more at ease if the primary care physician or trusted specialist can deliver news with a healthy dose of humor and sensitivity. The Your Eldercare Consultants team works to empower clients to be savvy consumers of healthcare services. By modeling and coaching, we teach older adults how to be good self-advocates, and we also advocate for our clients’ best interests when they cannot. At various life stages, older adults and their families should “check in” with themselves by asking questions to make sure they’re truly comfortable and able to communicate with their doctors. It’s important to know that there are always other choices when you don’t feel at ease with your current physician.

Have you ever had to re-evaluate your own doctor/patient relationship or help an older loved one? We’d love to hear from you! Please share with us by emailing lifemag@cje.net. Also, the Your Eldercare Consultants team is available for consultation about all of your caregiving needs. Please visit us at www.YourEldercareConsultants.com or call 773.508.1015. FALL 2015

R Does your physician seem to want to know when something is wrong? Or does he or she not seem to care? R Do you feel comfortable when speaking with your physician? Can you be the “real you” when you disclose your concerns? Or do you feel judged or dismissed? R Is the office staff professional? Do they relay your messages to the doctor quickly or do they act dismissively? Do they greet you by name? Do you overhear them gossiping when you sit in the waiting room? R Is your physician usually reachable? Can you count on their answering service? Do they have a backup/coverage relationship with a trusted partner?

R Does your primary care physician coordinate with other doctors and specialists? Or does he or she discourage second opinions? Most great physicians encourage it. R Has your doctor ever misdiagnosed you? Not every missed diagnosis is a sign of incompetence or negligence, but how did it play out? Hopefully, the doctor will apologize or offer a plausible explanation of the mistake. Time for a change? If you decide to switch to a new physician, here are some questions to ask prospective doctors: What’s the best way to get a message to you?

Will you talk to my family without my permission? Under what circumstances would you feel obligated to do so?

Will your office reach out to me on a regular basis for appointments? Or do I need to initiate for scheduling? How long is the wait to get an appointment with you? Have you ever been sued for malpractice?

In the event that you’re not around, is there someone in your office assigned to handle my medical needs?

CJE’S VIRTUAL SENIOR CENTER: A WINDOW TO THE WORLD

Join the Virtual Senior Center to do all this RIGHT IN THE COMFORT OF YOUR OWN HOME! Brought to you by CJE SeniorLife

by Mary Keen Rebecca C. does not get out of her home in Skokie much, but that does not keep her from working with a fitness instructor, seeing and talking to her children and grandchildren and taking part in Sabbath services. That’s because one of her daughters got her in touch with a CJE SeniorLife Virtual Senior Center (VSC) staff member who helped Rebecca get connected to a world of online classes, book reviews, email, Skype and more. The VSC, a collaboration of CJE SeniorLife and Selfhelp Community Services in New York, was developed to bring interactive web-based classes and an alternative means of socialization to older adults. In addition to taking part in a variety of online discussion groups and classes, participants can also learn how to navigate the web and connect to family and friends from the comfort of their homes via user-friendly, VSC touch screen computers or their own speciallyequipped computers. Rebecca’s daughter, anticipating her mother’s need for stimulation and enrichment, made a wise choice. According to Rebecca, “I’m 92 years old, and I don’t feel it, and I don’t act it and I’m inquisitive about everything. I don’t like the alternative—doing nothing—so I keep busy. And the VSC is a great way for me to do that.”

We are delighted with the VSC because we see that our mother is happier… pursuing interests and activities instead of being isolated at home.

—Murray P., son-in-law of VSC member

When asked about her favorite class, Rebecca answered without missing a beat: “I love David’s exercise class. I have bad arthritis and have been in many rehab centers to get physical therapy, and his class is great. I can move my arm now and I couldn’t before. It is very personalized. He tells us we can do it at our own pace and that we should do it any way that helps us.”

She continues, “I’m very Jewish‐oriented; I love listening to the Jewish programs. I enjoy meeting other participants throughout the country. The other day, my grandson in New York found a Yiddish cooking program for me. I got connected, and we made a challah that looks like a Star of David! Murray P. describes the transformation in his mother-in-law when she started using the VSC.

“At first she was resistant to change. She didn’t want the program; she didn’t even want the equipment in her home. But CJE visited her a few times to get her started, and it was a major help. Now we email photos of her grandchildren, and she downloads them all the time. She also checks the news, Skypes and watches Yiddish musicals on YouTube.” The VSC is also beneficial for those who have issues with sight and hearing. Murray commented: “My mother-in-law actively uses Google to find out

In the morning, I’ll spend about two hours on the VSC computer, then another hour in the afternoon. The time just flies by!

—Rebecca C., VSC member

about the world because she’s no longer able to read the newspaper or even watch television. With the large screen format and the enhanced volume from headphones, she’s able to see and hear much better.”

He continues, “Skype is another big advantage. Now she has the ability to reach me and her daughter without any problems dialing a phone—a real plus. She is excited to see us, and she knows how to initiate or to pick up the call. It makes her feel close and in touch.”

There are many benefits to those who join the VSC. It offers a new means of making friends and an abundance of lifelong learning opportunities. Because social engagement is especially important for older adults, particularly those who depend on remote family members or who are going through life transitions such as the loss of a spouse, the VSC is a welcome way for participants to find fellowship with others. They are able to meet new people and forge friendships—all while gaining new skills. Barbara Milsk, Wellness and Technology Manager for CJE’s Center for Healthy Living, is especially touched by all that the VSC has done for the participants: “They have grown and changed by laughing, learning and crying together.”

Through classes and other activities, the VSC has created an active, engaged online community. Learn how you can join VSC participants nationwide and enjoy all that the VSC has to offer. Call 773.508.1168 or email VirtualSeniorCenter@cje.net for more information and pricing.

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Connect . . . with friends and family through email, Skype and social media.

Learn . . . through live interactive classes such as exercise, cooking, history and more.

Explore . . . the world with the unlimited access the Internet provides: libraries, museums, concerts, movies and more.

“Because of the VSC, my quality of life has improved.”

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agree*

*based on a survey of all VSC participants

“The live, interactive fitness class with David has done more for me than rehab and Physical Therapy combined!” —Rebecca, VSC Member

• Easy To Use • Technical Support Available • Develop New Online Friendships • Access Dozens of Classes at Home

“When I couldn’t spend more time with my mom, the Virtual Senior Center provided a unique service.” —Jennifer, Family Caregiver

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CJE SeniorLifeTM is a partner with the Jewish United Fund in serving our community. CJE SeniorLife receives special support for its innovative programs from the Breakthrough Fund: An innovation of the Jewish United Fund of Metropolitan Chicago and the Joseph H. and Belle R. Braun Fund. Additional funding is provided by the Dr. Scholl Foundation and the Alvin H. Baum Family Fund. The Virtual Senior Center has been developed by Selfhelp Community Services, Inc. of New York. Funding for this collaboration between CJE and Selfhelp has also been provided by a challenge grant from the CEA Foundation. 944.8.2015

Call: 773.508.1168 Email: VirtualSeniorCenter@cje.net

Thank you for investing in our future

EVANSTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION: MAKING CJE’S MISSION POSSIBLE

CJE SeniorLife sincerely thanks the following families and individuals who have included us in their wills or estate plans. What will your Jewish legacy be? You can assure that an organization that means so much to you today will be there for future generations. Make a legacy commitment today and help us create a brighter tomorrow.

Anonymous Estate of Sarah Altbach Helen & Norman Asher Alzheimer’s Care Fund Joseph Atkin B & J Association Mirza A. Baig Samuel Ballis Fund Jordan C. Berger Charles H. Berman Educational Fund Laurence U. Berman Trust Marc L. Berman —in memory of Leo Berman Michael D. Blum Harriet B. Brady Pooled Income Fund Belle R. & Joseph H. Braun Fund Estate of Suzy Braun Lena G. Brede Foundation Fund Estate of Raymond D. Brodsky Susan & Colman Buchbinder Dennis J. Carlin William & Susan Casper Kate Charshan Trust Dolly & Joseph Checkers Estate of Frieda & Simon Chinn Beverly & Joe Cohen Charles & Nancy Cooper Glen Crosier Olga Davidson Estate of William Emil Deutsch Drexel Home Fund Alan Dworkin Robert Edelmann Health Care Fund George M. Eisenberg Foundation for Charities Estate of Reuben & Sydelle Eisenberg Bernice Elbin Erwin Epstein Joan H. Epstein Gitta Fajerstein

The Rabbi Shlomoh Z. Fineberg & Naomi D. Wainger Fineberg Religious Observance Fund I.M. & Fannabell S. Fixman Foundation Robert Forman Enrichment Series Fund H. Fried Respite Fund Jeffrey Fried, z”l & Suzanne Fried Emmanuel Friend Estate Galter Foundation Meyer & Lilly Gerber Foundation Betsy Gidwitz Joseph L. & Emily K. Gidwitz Memorial Foundation Howard A. & Barbara Gilbert Estate of Adele Ginsburg Annette Glickman Trust Dale Glickman Trust Irving H. Goldberg Family Fund The Goldberg Family Trust Allan Goldstein Alan I. Greene Allyson Marks Greenfield & Avi Greenfield Robert L. & Sylvia M. Haag Supporting Foundation The Robert L. Haag Trust Thomas L. Harris Ethel Heller Revocable Trust Estate of David A. Herstein Ethyle Levin Hillman Fund Estate of Miriam T. Hirtenstein Phyllis A. Jones Estate of Florence L. Kaufman Esther Kirkel Carole Klein-Alexander Michael E. Koen Sondra Fineberg Kraff Leo Krakow Trust Louise H. Landau Estate Estate of Hannah Landsberg Milton Latzer Trust Lazarus Charitable Foundation Bruce J. Lederman

Theo & Paul Leffmann Eva B. Levi Trust Diane S. Levin Trust Estate of Helen Levin Ruth Levine Estate of Marcelle M. Lieberman Ken & Susan Lorch Marvin & Marilyn Lustbader Mr. & Mrs. Norman Lynn Estate of Saul Mackoff Estate of Michael George Mallin Roslyn & Milton Mallin Memorial Fund Estate of Judge Abraham Lincoln Marovitz Al & Lillian Mazure Trust C. Margaret McClaskey James C. Mills Estate of Irving H. & Harriet B. Nathan Jerome J. Nathan Trust Ian Natkin —in memory of Lillian Natkin Joseph & Jennie Newman Fund Margo & Mike Oberman Estate of Mary G. Oppenheim Estate of Konrad Parker Morris L. Parker Trust Kenneth & Susan Pearl The Fannie Penikoff Charitable Trust Vicki & Gary Pines June Raffel Charitable Trust Nate Y. Ratner Fund Michael Reese Service League Susan & Howard Reese & Family Sonya & Robert Reich Philanthropic Fund Estate of Rose Resnick Marilynn Rivkin Joseph Robineau Fund Ellen & Steven Rogin Milton & Beatrice Rohde Estate Steven Ronsen Doris Roskin

Mally & Alan Rutkoff Norma Sachs Fund The Robert L. & Claire Sampson Charitable Annuity Trust Stephen P. Sandler Leonard Schanfield Research Endowment Fund Robert & Julie Schlossberg Leonard Schraiberg Endowment Fund Estate of Eugene M. Segal Edward & Dorothy Shapiro Estate of Jerome & Natalie Share Leonard Shraiberg Endowment Fund Joel S. Siegel Seymour & Roslyn Simon Trust Edward & Honora Singer Estate of Lillian & Dwight D. Slater Judy & Michael Smith Georgette Grosz Spertus Trust Adele Stern Estate of Veda Stern Rick Strusiner Swartzberg / Zoller Family Foundation Dianne Tesler Miriam Toney Rachel Topp Trust Estate of Lucille L. Vodian Estate of Birdie Wagner Miss Brenna Wagner The Wagner Foundation Estate of Muriel Wein The Harry & Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, Inc. Stanley L. Weinberg Mark & Patty Weiner Nellie & Louis Weiner Fund Weinfield Trust Ronald Weismehl Kalman & Enid Wenig Marshall Yablon, z”l June & Howard Zimmerman

The Council for Jewish Elderly Endowment Foundation was created in partnership with the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago’s Agency Endowment Program, which was established to ensure that CJE SeniorLife and our sister agencies have the necessary resources to meet growing and evolving Jewish community needs. All commitments to the CJE Endowment Foundation are recognized as gifts to the Jewish Federation’s Centennial Campaign.

CJE SeniorLifeTM is a partner with the Jewish United Fund in serving our community.

To create your Jewish legacy contact: Allyson Marks Greenfield Senior Development Director Allyson.MarksGreenfield@cje.net 773.508.1130

by Carole Klein-Alexander Home to about 76,000 people, Evanston, Illinois is a lively, vibrant and cosmopolitan city just 13 miles north of downtown Chicago. Founded in 1857, Evanston is known for its socio-economic diversity, plenitude of cultural venues, stunning architectural assets, the much-acclaimed Northwestern University and panoramic view of Lake Michigan. In 1986, the Evanston Community Foundation (ECF) was launched by volunteer Evanstonians, with help from the Evanston United Way, to address and prepare for Evanston’s continued growth. By 2000, ECF’s Board recognized the critical need for professional leadership if they were to elevate the organization’s mission of enriching Evanston and the lives of its people well into the future. That significant turning point led to the hiring of ECF’s first full-time employee, Sara Schastok, Ph.D., who became its Executive Director in early 2001 and by 2008, its President and CEO.

After almost 15 years of exceptional leadership, Dr. Schastok has recently announced that she plans to step down from this role but will remain involved in an advisory capacity. It is evident that her passion about the community where she lives and works has not waned. During her tenure, the Foundation has grown from a project of Evanston United Way with less than $3 million in assets to a significant force for improvement and social change in Evanston, with assets exceeding $20 million and annual grants of nearly $900,000. In 2014, the total distributions from all of its funds exceeded $1.9 million. Dr. Schastok has also built a solid team of professional program and development specialists to “lead Evanston where it wants to go, build endowments for the future, and provide resources for the present.” Dr. Schastok emphasizes that ECF’s mission has definitely evolved in the past three decades to validate the importance of “community.” It seeks out opportunities to better understand— and respond to—what the community really needs and focuses on: maximizing resources by pooling them and providing grants that will build sustainable organizations or programs. In 1977, on a parallel track, CJE SeniorLife was receiving recognition for its forward-thinking approach to eldercare by introducing—in Evanston—one of the first Adult Day Services (ADS) programs in the country. It was not until 1979 that the newly-formed National Adult Day Services Association even developed standards for this emerging and viable communitybased care option for people with dementia and related disorders. Today, ADS is officially defined as a “professional care setting in which older adults, adults living with dementia or adults

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living with disabilities receive individualized therapeutic, social and health services for some part of the day in a communitybased group setting.”

In the past ten years, CJE’s Adult Day Services in Evanston has often been viewed as a nationwide model for its integration of creative arts therapy into daily programming. Arts therapy can be used to address unresolved emotions and issues, facilitate verbal or nonverbal expression of thoughts and feelings, or provide a client with relief from frustration and sadness. There are numerous evidence-based studies indicating that artsrelated activities—music, dance, fine arts or drama—keep ADS participants physically, mentally and socially engaged.

Many of CJE’s ADS participants live in Evanston, with others traveling from near north suburbs or Chicago. So in 2014, when CJE requested support from ECF for its ADS creative arts therapy program, ECF ECF’s Mission: Helping Evanston responded with a thrive now and forever as a vibrant, $4,500 grant to inclusive, and just community, the purchase musical Evanston Community Foundation instruments and builds, connects, and distributes equipment to provide resources and knowledge through local more participants organizations for the common good. with the opportunity for self-expression in a life-affirming, creative manner. In 2015, CJE received another $5,750 grant from ECF which will provide an extra day of music therapy as well as materials to construct a client-designed mural that will embellish the ADS building wall facing Howard Street, offering just a peek into the vibrant community that CJE’s ADS program strives to create every day for its 200-plus participants. When asked why ECF decided to make the commitment to grow and sustain the arts therapy program at CJE’s Adult Day Services Program, Dr. Schastok responds: “Life is a process. At ECF, we have learned that Evanston residents believe arts programming should be accessible throughout the continuum of life. Art helps us work through our problems and our challenges at any age. This was a perfect fit for us.”

We are delighted—and very grateful—that Evanston Community Foundation’s mission to create a vibrant, inclusive and just community and CJE’s mission to enhance the lives of older adults have converged in such a powerful, meaningful and inspirational way. Photo above: ADS-Evanston participants in a Music Therapy class play instruments purchased with a grant from the ECF.

HEARTY RECIPES

HOLIDAY HIGHS and lows

Fall is a time to gather with family and friends to celebrate the holidays, reconnect and, of course, to eat! We’re fortunate to have discovered a diverse Jewish community at the Persian Hebrew Congregation in Skokie, and they have generously shared some recipes from a newly-published cookbook which highlights traditional dishes from across the globe. We hope these recipes inspire you to gather with your family in the kitchen and create your own special meals.

Pretty Persian Soup Healthy, hearty and delicious, this colorful soup comes from the Urmia region and is a traditional Sunday meal that Persian Jews have brought with them to America. Prep time: 45 minutes Cooking time: 2 hours

Ingredients

1 cup split peas, rinsed 2 large carrots, peeled and chopped 2 large onions, cut into eighths 1 large parsnip, sliced 1 pound cabbage, cut into chunks

Dish: Pareve Serves: 8-10

1 pound spinach, rinsed and chopped finely 8 ounces medium-sized noodles 2 heaping tablespoons turmeric 4 tablespoons pareve chicken soup powder Pepper to taste

Directions

1. To 4 quarts boiling water, add split peas, carrots, onions, parsnips and seasoning. Simmer for one hour.

2. Add cabbage. Continue to simmer for 20 minutes. 3. Add spinach and noodles. Continue to simmer for 40 minutes or until split peas are soft.

Maritucci Bread This challah recipe is a Sukkot tradition for the Jewish community in Italy. The anise seeds give it a wonderful fragrance. Prep time: 90 minutes Cooking time: 35 minutes

Dish: Pareve Serves: 8

Ingredients 1 cup warm water 2 tablespoons anise seeds 2 tablespoons active yeast 6 cups flour

½ cup sugar ½ tablespoon salt 2 eggs beaten ⅓ cup olive oil

Directions

1. In a small pot, boil 1 cup of water and sprinkle in anise seeds. Allow to cool to lukewarm and pour into a mixing bowl. Add the yeast and let rest for 10 minutes. 2. Add the flour, sugar, salt, ⅔ of the beaten egg mixture and oil.

3. Knead for 5 minutes, divide in half and form into 2 loaves. Let rest for 10 minutes, place on parchment paper and let rise for 1 hour until doubled in size. 4. Make horizontal gashes on the loaves. Glaze with remaining ⅓ of beaten egg mixture and sprinkle with ¼ teaspoon of anise seeds. 5. Bake at 375 degrees for 35 minutes. Cool on wire rack.

You can order the cookbook PASI and find more information at www.persianhebrew.com.

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Spending time with family during the holidays is a heartwarming tradition. It can also be a bittersweet experience when you are caring for parents or other loved ones. Whether you live close by and see each other regularly or live far away and visit occasionally, the holidays are gatherings when we tend to notice changes in the physical, cognitive or emotional wellbeing of our loved ones. Perhaps we see that Mom is slowing down or that Dad isn’t driving as well as before. We may observe memory issues or physical changes that we never noticed before. In addition, on the Jewish calendar we experience a string of holidays in the fall so the stress factor can really increase, especially for the “sandwich generation” which attends to the needs of both aging parents and children at the same time. My colleagues and I also see a significant rise in hospital visits among our clients in the community and our residents who live in CJE’s skilled care, assisted living and independent living residences. What do we do when we notice changes in loved ones? How do we deal with our own holiday stress? Where can we turn for help? The first step is to bring any noticeable changes in our loved ones to the attention of others. Perhaps our in-town siblings may not notice gradual changes in Mom because they see her regularly. Perhaps it is time to accompany a parent to a doctor’s appointment and express our concerns. Is it time for an annual review of medications? Do new tests need to be performed? Bringing the family together for a pow-wow—including Mom or Dad— while everyone is in town can be difficult, but critical. CJE SeniorLife can help in many ways. One of the most effective ways is through family consultations with CJE’s Your Eldercare Consultants service. “When invited to help, our staff of experienced care managers can jumpstart family conversations about practical matters such as housing options, financial

FALL 2015

by Susan Buchbinder, M.S.W., Director of Religious Life

planning, home care, transportation, driving, health and safety and can offer many pragmatic, affordable solutions,” says Joan Richman Ente, Manager of Your Eldercare Consultants. She adds: “When it comes to talking about tender topics like loneliness, quality of life, forgetfulness and risk, we try to help all family members find the words and find their way through times of change.” It is also important for all family caregivers to take care of themselves. The stress of everyday life, plus the responsibilities of caregiving, can take its toll. Some suggestions for dealing with stress include regular exercise, making time for ourselves, joining a

“Family gatherings at holiday time are opportunities to take measure of changes in a loved one’s well-being.”

—Joan Richman Ente, Manager, Your Eldercare Consultants

caregiver support group and simplifying our work load. CJE SeniorLife has many helpful services to make life easier for you and your loved one such as: Your Eldercare Consultants, Adult Day Services, Respite Care at Lieberman Center or Weinberg Community, Counseling Services and Support Groups, Kosher To Go© meals and holiday Kosher Catering as well as Shalom Bus and Medicar Transportation. CJE SeniorLife wishes you and your family a happy and healthy year!

Choose CJE SeniorLife for all your caregiver and older adult needs. Call us at 773.508.1000 for more information and visit our website at www.cje.net to explore our full continuum of care. 15

Transitions Transition to Wellness To Wellness Join Us for an Educational Series on Positive Aging for Consumers and Professionals 1.0 free CEU per program for nurses and social workers.

Adult Day Services Evanston 1015 West Howard Street Evanston IL

Age Discrimination in the Workplace

Depression and Anxiety in Older Adults

October 21 • 5–6:30 p.m. Light Dinner & Presentation Russ Eisenstein Senior Counsel to the U.S. Department of Treasury

October 29 • 5 –6:30 p.m. Light Dinner & Presentation Sharon Dornberg-Lee, L.C.S.W. Clinical Supervisor CJE SeniorLife

Weinberg Community for Senior Living 1551 Lake Cook Road Deerfield IL

Medical Conflicts October 20 • 5–6:30 p.m. Light Dinner & Presentation Maurice Pickard, M.D. Member, Jewish Values & Ethics Committee, CJE SeniorLife

Medical Cannabis is Almost Here: A Primer for the Clinician and Patient October 26 • 8:30–10 a.m. Continental Breakfast & Presentation Leslie Mendoza-Temple, M.D. Medical Director, Integrative Medicine Program NorthShore University HealthSystem

Lieberman Center for Health and Rehabilitation 9700 Gross Point Road Skokie IL

How to Help Someone Government Benefits 101: Understanding VA and Medicaid Who Has Hoarding Issues November 3 • 5–6:30 p.m. Light Dinner & Presentation Matt Margolis Margolis Weldon LLC Estate Planning & Elder Law

November 10 • 5–6:30 p.m. Light Dinner & Presentation Barbara Sarasin, M.S.W. Your Eldercare Consultants

Inside CJE

TRANSITIONS Welcome aboard to new Vice President and CFO Tom Lockwood. Tom has more than 20 years of experience in the healthcare and eldercare fields, including several hospitals and Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC). Thank you and goodbye to Executive Vice President and CFO Joseph Atkin who retired in July after 13 years of service. We will miss him!

STAFF DEVELOPMENT AND SERVICE Graduated! Entry Staff members (L-R) Sharon Ramirez, Pam Goren and Chana Sulpar completed Boston University’s Foundations in Aging and Disabilities Certificate Program. Ally Marks Greenfield, Senior Director of Development, was named to the Board of Directors of the Cancer Wellness Center. CJE’s Holocaust Community Services recently brought three Chicago-area survivors to our office at the Bernard Horwich Building and facilitated their Skype conversation with a fellow survivor, who spoke with them from Minsk, Belarus. National Award for Video. CJE’s 2014 video “Stories of CJE,” won a bronze “Telly” Award in the Video or Promo Piece for a Non-Profit Category. The national competition honors outstanding cable TV and web commercials and programs, videos and films. Weinberg Premiere. Weinberg Community held its first annual dog show, with winners in several categories. Weinberg resident Jackie is shown here with Rufio, the winner of the prize for Best Fur Color.

Registration Required Lecia Szuberla at 847.462.0885 or events@elderwerks.com

www.cje.net | 773.508.1000 CJE SeniorLifeTM is a partner with the Jewish United Fund in serving our community.

SEASON YEAR FALL 2015

The Lieberman Tapestry Project was unveiled at a recent celebration. Andrea Koch, Manager of Life Enrichment and Creative Arts Therapy (above), recounted that many resident hands worked on the stunning piece over two years. It’s in the Social Hall.

Home Depot Chooses CJE. Employees from local stores came out to Levy House as a community service and planted donated grass seed and flowers. Thanks Home Depot! Rep. Schakowsky Delivers! To help mark the 50th Anniversary of the Older Americans Act, which included the Meals on Wheels program, State Rep. Jan Schakowsky went out on a Home-Delivered Meals delivery trip with CJE’s Barbara Rabyne, Director of Community-Based Services. GRANT NEWS The Chicago Jewish Teen Foundation awarded $8,000 in support of the CJE’s Home-Delivered Meals Passover Fund. Home-Delivered Meals also received a $500 grant from Meals on Wheels America for participating in the March for Meals made possible by Subaru’s “Share the Love” event.

Evanston Community Foundation awarded $5,750, in partnership with the Gratch Family Fund and Zunamon-Cunniff Family Fund, in support of Evanston’s Adult Day Services Creative Arts Therapy Program.

The JUF Breakthrough Fund Committee awarded CJE a $100,000 grant for the Virtual Senior Center (VSC). This grant will significantly assist in the start-up of a new phase for the VSC. (See pg. 10.)

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COMMUNITY CALENDAR

Adult Day Services 1015 West Howard Street, Evanston 847.492.1400

September

13 Principles of Clinical Care Management.

CJE SeniorLife offers ongoing support groups and programs, which are subject to change. All programs are free unless indicated. Some fees may be partially covered by Medicare or private insurance.

1 Crosstown Karaoke Pizza Party. A social

gathering for adults with disabilities and their families. JCFS Joy Faith Knapp Center, 3145 W. Pratt Blvd., Chicago, 6–8 p.m. Free. Registration required: 773.508.1106 or mariana.sanchez@cje.net. 1 Keyboard and Vocals of Larry Levin.

2–3 p.m. Free. More info: Michelle Bernstein 847.236.7852. W 24 Senior Celebration Day. CJE Consumer

Assistance. Expo for seniors. Arlington International Racecourse, 2200 West Euclid Avenue, Arlington Heights. 11:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. More info: Kathy Gaeding 773.508.1054.

October 1 Medicare Open Enrollment Assistance.

Kathy Gaeding, CJE SeniorLife. Tips on choosing the best plan for you. Lincolnwood Library, 4000 W. Pratt Ave., Lincolnwood. 1–2:30 p.m. Free. Registration and information: 847.677.5277 x232 or events@ lincolnwoodlibrary.org. 4 Vocals of Jeff and Janis. 2–3 p.m.

Free. More info: Michelle Bernstein 847.236.7852. W 12 Lower Your Utility Bills. CUB and CJE.

2–3:30 p.m., 1041A Ridge Rd., Wilmette. Registration required: 847.256.9623 12 Blood Pressure Screening. The Malibu

Building, 6007 N. Sheridan Rd., Chicago. 3–4 p.m. Drop-in. 13 Lakeshore Mercaz Center for Jewish Older

Adults. The Reluctant Leader in Jewish Text. Cantor Michelle Drucker Friedman. Emanuel Congregation, 5959 N. Sheridan, Chicago. 1–2:15 p.m. Free. More info: 773.508.1073. 13 Celebrate CJE 10th Anniversary Event.

See our ad on page 2 for more information. 15 National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

Chicago Chapter Services Overview. An overview of the services offered including Support Groups, HelpLine, Education Programs and Advocacy. 10:30 a.m.–Noon. Free. Registration required: 773.508.1106 or mariana.sanchez@cje.net. H

18 Community Health Fair. Health fair

and blood drive. All are welcome. B’nai Jehoshua Beth Elohim, 1201 Lake Cook Rd., Deerfield. 9 a.m.–Noon. Free. 18 Mahjong Tournament. With brunch

buffet. 9:45 a.m.–2 p.m. Registration required by October 13: Leisure Center 847.291.2988. W 18 Violin of Kimberly Han. 2–3 p.m.

Free. More info: Michelle Bernstein 847.236.7852. W 20 Medical Conflicts. Maurice Pickard,

M.D. Part of Transition to Wellness education series (see ad page 16). 5–6:30 p.m. Registration required: 847.462.0885 or online at events@elderwerks.com. W 21 Medicare Part D. Kate Paz,

Mather Lifeways, and Esther Craven, CJE SeniorLife, will give a timely presentation on your options during open enrollment. Fourth Presbyterian Church, 126 E. Chestnut St., Chicago, 11:30 a.m.– 12:30 p.m. Free. Registration required: Susan Quaintance 312.981.3386. 21 Age Discrimination in the Workplace.

Russ Eisenstein, Senior Counsel to the U.S. Department of Treasury. Part of Transition to Wellness education series (see ad page 16). 5–6:30 p.m. Registration required: 847.462.0885 or online at events@elderwerks.com. A 26 Medical Cannabis is Almost Here. Part

of Transition to Wellness education series (see ad page 16). 8:30–10 a.m. Registration required: 847.462.0885 or online at events@elderwerks.com. W 28 Senior Housing Options. Joan Ente,

Your Eldercare Consultants, and Matthew Kooperman, Edward Jones Investments discuss options and preparing financially for senior living. Fourth Presbysterian Church, 126 E. Chestnut St., Chicago, 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Free. Registration required: Susan Quaintance 312.981.3386. 29 Medicare Open Enrollment Assistance.

Kathy Gaeding, CJE SeniorLife will provide tips for choosing the best plan to meet your needs. Niles Public Library, 6960 W. Oakton St., Niles. 10:30–11:45 a.m. Free. Registration required: 847.633.1234.

29 Depression and Anxiety in Older Adults.

Sharon Dornberg-Lee, CJE SeniorLife. Part of Transition to Wellness education series (see ad page 16). 5–6:30 p.m. Registration required: 847.462.0885 or events@elderwerks.com. A

November 2 The Abundance of the Violin. Jim Kendros,

music historian. 2–3 p.m. Free. More info: Michelle Bernstein 847.236.7852. W 3 Government Benefits 101: Understanding

VA and MedicAid. Matt Margolis, Margolis Weldon LLC. Part of Transition to Wellness education series (see ad page 16). 5–6:30 p.m. Registration required: 847.462.0885 or events@elderwerks.com. L 5 Estate Planning for Families of Adults with

Disabilities. Brian Rubin, J.D., Benjamin Rubin, J.D., Sherri Schneider, Q.I.D.P. will present on planning for the future and government benefits. 9:45 a.m.–Noon. Free. Registration required: 773.508.1106 or mariana.sanchez@cje.net. H 6 Boomers and Beyond Resource Fair.

Andrea Kaplan, CJE SeniorLife will be presenting on Brain Health. Oakton Community Center, 4701 Oakton St., Skokie. 9 a.m.–Noon. More info: Village of Skokie Human Services 847.933.8208. 9 Medicare Open Enrollment Assistance.

CJE SeniorLife, Village of Skokie, and Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky’s office will help you choose the best plan to meet your needs. Skokie Library, 5215 Oakton St., Skokie. 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m. Free. Registration required: 847-673-7774. 9 Blood Pressure Screening. The Malibu

Building, 6007 N. Sheridan Rd., Chicago. 3–4 p.m. Drop-in. 10 Lakeshore Mercaz Center for Jewish Older

Adults. Anshe Sholom, 540 W. Melrose, Chicago. 1–2:15 p.m. Free. More info: 773.508.1073.

10 How to Help Someone Who Has Hoarding

Issues. Barbara Sarasin, Your Eldercare Consultants. Part of Transition to Wellness education series (see ad page 16). 5–6:30 p.m. Registration required: 847.462.0885 or events@elderwerks.com. L

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Bernard Horwich Building 3003 West Touhy Avenue, Chicago 773.508.1000

Joan Ente, CJE SeniorLife. Three CEUs for attendees. Free for NASW members; $45 for non-members. Registration required: Rob Smith 847.363.5845. W

Classes, Series, Programs TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR DIABETES Six week series focuses on managing diabetes and include topics like exercise, healthy eating and working with your doctor. Covenant Home of Chicago, 2720 W. Foster Ave., Chicago, Thursdays, September 3 through October 8, 1–3:30 p.m. Free. Registration required: 773.508.1073. TOTAL MEMORY WORKOUT This seven week series class addresses how memory works and teaches strategies for better recall. Glenview Senior Center, 2400 Chestnut Ave, Glenview, Tuesdays, October 20 through December 1, 1–3 p.m. Registration and fee required: 847.724.5670. SENIOR RESOURCE SPECIALIST Connecting people over the age of 60 and people with disabilities with programs such as Medicare, Social Security, Transportation, Housing and more. Skokie Public Library, 5215 Oakton St., Skokie, 3rd Wednesday of every month. 9:30 a.m.–Noon. Free. More info: Kathy Gaeding 773.508.1054. PARKINSON’S AT LIEBERMAN CENTER Call 847.929.3022 for information. Parkinson’s on the Move. Exercise Class. Tuesdays & Thursdays. 1–2 p.m. L Tai Chi. Thursdays through September 24, 6–7 p.m. L Dance/Movement Class. Wednesdays through September 16, 11–11:45 a.m. L Telling your Story. Art Therapy Group. Wednesdays through September 16, 1:30–3 p.m. L PARKINSON’S AT WEINBERG COMMUNITY Parkinson’s on the Move Exercise Class. Wednesdays & Fridays ongoing. 1–2 p.m. 847.236.7852 W

FALL 2015

LOCATION KEY

Lieberman Center for Health and Rehabilitation 9700 Gross Point Road, Skokie 847.929.3320

Older Adult Programs Call to confirm dates: 773.508.1000. Music with Les. Mondays H Sit and Get Fit. Mondays and Thursdays H Yoga. Thursdays H Scrabble Club. Wednesdays H Schmooze It or Lose It. Thursdays H Community Senior Adults Lunch, socializing and entertainment. More info: 773.508.1047. Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. L

Support Groups Russian Tea Time: Conversations with Holocaust Survivors. An ongoing conversation group for Russian-speaking Holocaust survivors. 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month. 3–4:30 p.m. Please call to confirm dates: 773.508.1069. H Living Life Through Loss: Bereavement Support Group. Sponsored by CJE SeniorLife and Jewish Healing Network. $5 per session. Registration required: 773.508.1700. Wednesdays. 1–2 p.m. H Making Connections: Seniors with Adult Children with Disabilities. Connect, share experiences and learn about benefits and community resources. Sponsored by CJE’s Linkages program. Registration required: 773.508.1106. 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month (call for holiday exceptions). 11 a.m.–12:15 p.m. H Parkinson’s Caregivers Support Group. A support group for caregivers of someone with Parkinson’s. 3rd Wednesday of every month. 1–2 p.m. More info: Nina Afremow, M.S.W., L.C.S.W., at 847.236.7853. W Holocaust Survivors Coffee & Conversation. Led by Yonit Hoffman, Ph.D. and Barbara Urbanska-Yeager. Sponsored by Holocaust Community Services and Jewish Child and Family Services. Mondays, 1:30–3 p.m. 9603 Woods Drive, Skokie. More info: 773.508.1004. Family Caregivers Support Group. Led by Dina Danieli, M.S.W. Emotional support, information, education and coping strategies. Registration required: 847.556.8410. 2nd Tuesday of every month. 3:15–4:30 p.m. A

Weinberg Community for Senior Living 1551 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield 847.374.0500

Family Caregivers of Adult Day ServicesNorth Clients Support Group. Led by Emily Mysel, M.S.W., L.C.S.W., Nina Afremow, M.S.W., L.C.S.W. and Jackie Abramson, L.P.C., R.‐D.M.T., G.L.‐C.M.A. 2nd Tuesday of every month. 2–3 p.m. More info: 847.236.7853. W Caring Conversations. A support group for family caregivers of Holocaust survivors. Led by Amy Loterstein, L.S.W., A.S.W.-G. and Yonit Hoffman, Ph.D. Presented by Holocaust Community Services. 4–5:15 p.m. 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of every month. Please call to confirm dates: 773.508.1004. H

Sneak Peak! Conquer your Clutter. Don’t miss our popular series! We offer it regularly, and latest information on the next series can be obtained by contacting Barbara Sarasin 772.508.4920. Exploring Intergenerational Trauma through the Arts: A Clinical Approach. Date and Details to be announced. For more information call: 847.929.3244. Volunteer with CJE SeniorLife. Give us your time, and we’ll make your day. Contact Volunteer Services at 847.929.3040 or volunteers@cje.net

Holiday Closings Labor Day

September 7

Rosh Hashanah

September 14 September 15

Yom Kippur

September 23

Succoth

September 28 September 29 October 5 October 6

Thanksgiving Day

November 26

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Facebook Photo Wins Celebrate CJE Campaign with 69 “Likes”!

To raise awareness for our annual fundraising event, Celebrate CJE, which is Tuesday, October 13, we kicked off our first ever Facebook photo campaign! From Friday, July 31 to Friday, August 14, we asked folks to help spread the word by sharing their own photos of family members or friends who inspire them to give back to seniors in the community with messages using the hashtag #CelebrateCJE. CJE Board member Susan Ringel Segal’s photo of her family (pictured left) achieved the “most liked post” from our campaign! Thank you to all of our participants for sharing your memories and photos on behalf of CJE SeniorLife.

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